Acai Berry Seed Carrier Oil ~ Organic Cold Pressed ~ 2 oz Bottle

The Acai (pronounced ah-sah-EE) berry comes from the Brazilian Acai (or Assai) palm, a tall slender clustering palm native to tropical Central and South America. It is very common in the Brazilian floodplains and swamps. The Yanomami Indians consider this to be a fruit with ‘unique power’ and a few years ago it was named the world’s number one super food.
 
Studies have confirmed that the Acai is indeed extraordinary, being rich in nutrients like essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, B3, E, and C, the minerals iron, phosphorus, calcium, and potassium and a range of polyphenols, anthocyanins and phytosterols. This combination makes an outstanding antioxidant profile and the Acai is believed to have the highest antioxidant value of any known edible fruit – 30% more than either blueberries or grapes.
 
Acai Oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the dark purple Acai berries which are harvested by hand from bunches that hang from the palm like hundreds of little grapes. It has a mild and sweet fruity aroma with a deep golden to light brown colour and a similar fatty acid profile to olive oil.
 
The nutrient-dense acai berry is derived from a species of palm tree mostly native to Brazil. It is known to possess high concentrations of essential fatty acids as well as vitamins A, B, C, and E. When infused into cosmetic formulas, acai constituents possess the potential to improve skin appearance by supplying antioxidant properties. Antioxidant protection works to protect the skin by neutralizing cell-damaging free radicals present in the environment. This effect may even help to prolong the integrity and quality of skincare products. For this reason, acai berry skin care products can often be found in cosmetics